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The doll will set you back £99.99 and is suitable for 3+ years and is to come in a range of ethnicities, and boys can bring home a male version too.

New life-like doll Luvabella is set to be one of the most sought after toys of the year. The doll has been shortlisted by retail giant Argos as one of the top toy predictions of 2017. (Image: Mirror Online)

How to pre-order Luvabella

Shoppers can order the doll as of October 1 from superstore Argos- which is a date that rival toy shop Smyths will also get the popular toy in stock for eager parents.

The Derby store, on Kingsway Retail Park, is expected to get the toy back in stock October 1.

Other stores- including Amazon- are expected to also stock the highly anticipated toy- while release dates are yet to be announced.